1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, both 1965 Lancia Flaminia and 1965 NSU Wankel Spider were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 785 kg more than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Lancia | NSU |
Model | Flaminia | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2773 cc | 495 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 34 L |